Section 63: Abrasive wheels

63. Abrasive wheels (1) Every abrasive wheel shall be— (a) suitable for the work for which it is used and be properly mounted; (b) provided with a guard— (i) of such design and construction as to contain, so far as is reasonably practicable, every part of the abrasive wheel in the event of any fracture of the wheel; (ii) which encloses the whole of the abrasive wheel except such part thereof as is necessarily exposed for the purpose of any work being done at the abrasive wheel, and maintained in position whenever the abrasive wheel is in motion; [Issue 1] O2 – 44 Revised Laws of Mauritius (iii) which is secured against accidental displacement; (c) (i) marked with its maximum permissible speed in revolutions per minute where its diameter is more than 50 millimetres; and (ii) operated at a speed which shall not exceed its maximum permissible speed; and (d) provided where necessary with suitable protection flanges of sufficient diameter. (2) Where at any abrasive wheel there is a rest for supporting a workpiece, the rest shall at all times while the wheel is in motion be— (a) properly secured; (b) adjusted so as to be as close as practicable to the exposed part of the abrasive wheel; and (c) of substantial construction and properly maintained. (3) No person shall mount an abrasive wheel unless he is competent to carry out such work. (4) In this section “abrasive wheel” means a wheel, cylinder, disc or cone made of any material which— (a) contains abrasive particles held together by mineral, metallic or organic bond whether natural or artificial; and (b) is power-driven and intended for use in any grinding, cutting or similar operation. PART VI – SAFETY (GENERAL PROVISIONS)